He thought his turtles looked bizarre — but viewers knew exactly what was going on.

Sometime between 5.5 and 5.6 million years ago, two shell crushers squared off in the languid currents of an ancient Florida ...

The origin of turtles has always been a bit of a puzzle for scientists who study the evolution of animals. To this day, where ...

An ancient reptile once thought to be an early turtle ancestor actually belonged to an entirely different group.

Last year Anna Thonis, a postdoctoral researcher at New York University, launched a study of Long Island’s Eastern box ...

These slow-moving reptiles may need a little help during crossing season, but knowing the right way to intervene is ...

The origin of turtles has always been a bit of a puzzle for scientists who study the evolution of animals. To this day, where they fit in the tree of life remains a highly debated topic. The ...

At Roberts Mill Park’s pond, Taneytown anglers have been reeling in more shells than scales. A wildlife management company ...

For decades, turtles have stumped scientists trying to place the shelled reptiles on the evolutionary tree. Now, a new study ...

Last weekend's turtle race prompted reports to PETA, the state Bureau of Animal Protection, and the city health department.